Science Crossword Puzzle

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___ digestion includes a series of actions whose purpose is to break down the chemical bonds in nutrients so that they can be absorbed into the bloodstream.

The muscular layers are held together by connective tissue and are covered and protected by ___ tissue.

Within ___ hours, excess water passes back into the bloodstream, leaving solid waste

The esophagus is about ____ centimeters long

Chemical digestion is accomplished by the digestive ___

Stomach growling happens when there is discomfort or movement in the ___

___ are the rings of thickened muscle that facilitate the passage of food from one area of the digestive tract to another.

___ digestion includes tearing and grinding of the teeth

___ is what the back of the mouth is called

Sphincters are found at the ___ in the digestive system

The ___ muscle is the third layer of muscle in the human digestive tract.

The ___ sphincter is next to the duodenum

The absorption of water and electrolytes into the bloodstream is the major activity that occurs in the ___.

within 2 hours, the pylonic sphincter opens to release ___ into the small intestine

The most digestive activity occurs in the ___.

___ muscle is surrounded by longitudinal muscle in the human digestive tract.

A foods journey from the mouth to the stomach takes approximately ___ seconds

The ___ glands, located in the mouth, are also accessory organs of digestion

Accessory organs include the liver, ___, and the gall bladder.

___ is a slippery secretion that coats the inner walls of the digestive tract.

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